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LISTSERV Web Interface 2.4.12016-12-09T08:52:10ZJeff Ross2016-12-09T08:52:00+00:002016-12-09T08:52:00+00:0015th e-Assessment Question ‘e-Assessment: commissioning, implementing and delivering’https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;ad6d64e5.161215th e-Assessment Question ‘e-Assessment: commissioning, implementing and delivering’<br>America Square Conference Centre, City of London 22nd and 23rd March 2017<br>in association with the e-Assessment Association 1st e-Assessment Awards Gala Dinner<br>www.e-assessment-question.co.uk<br><br>We are delighted to announce, the 15th annual international conference on e-Assessment and computer supported assessment and qualifications, the e-Assessment Question Conference and Exhibition. [...]Nicholas Bowskill2016-11-14T10:32:57+00:002016-11-14T10:32:57+00:00Student-Generated Induction, London, 1st December https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;a94d96a8.1611Dear All,<br>For anyone interested in a socially inclusive and participatory<br>approach to induction<br>and retention, this experiential workshop may be of particular interest.<br><br>&quot;Student-Generated Induction: A Social Identity Approach&quot; is taking place<br>at SOAS, University of London on Thursday December 1st. This has become an<br>established event for sharing innovative practice with the aim of improving<br>student retention, widening participation and to develop a sense of<br>belonging. [...]Jeff Ross2016-11-07T16:20:29+00:002016-11-07T16:20:29+00:00Assessment Tomorrow Apprenticeships Seminar https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;434a96ae.1611‘The Value of Implementing Technology in Apprenticeships’<br>Assessment Tomorrow Half-day Seminar - Hilton Central Leeds, Thursday, 17th November 2016<br>Delegate Registration fee: £65 plus VAT<br><br>Are you involved in delivering or assessing Apprenticeship training and qualifications. Space is limited at a half day seminar exploring the use of technology to support, enhance and manage assessment and learning within Apprenticeship training and qualifications. [...]Alison Street2016-11-06T11:20:55+00:002016-11-06T11:20:55+00:00SEEC Seminar "Credit Re-invented: Policy and Practice, December 9th 2016 https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;85e90078.1611Dear Colleagues<br><br>**Apologies for Cross Posting**<br><br>You are invited to a SEEC Seminar on CREDIT RE-INVENTED: POLICY AND PRACTICE<br><br>Credit is back on the HE policy agenda. To address this, SEEC's next event will focus on current policy developments and best practice in its use across the sector.<br><br>Featuring an overview from Wonkhe as well as case studies from the universities of Hertfordshire, Middlesex, and West London, the day will provide insight for both practitioners and policy professionals. The event will take place at Woburn House, London on 9th December and a programme can now be downloaded from SEEC's website<http://www.seec.org.uk/event/credit-reinvented/> [...]Lisa Gray2016-11-03T13:53:04+00:002016-11-03T13:53:04+00:00Jisc #Codesign16 consultation https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;a642a63.1611Dear colleagues,<br><br>As you may be aware Jisc are running a sector wide consultation, #Codesign16, on six topics that we’d like to spark a sector discussion over the next few weeks to identify the most promising areas to explore. There are two challenges being posed which might be of particular interest on this list, ‘Next Generation Digital Learning Environments’ and ‘How can we use data to improve teaching and learning’. We are asking some big questions and this audience, those of you working in institutions, are best placed to give us the feedback and help shape what we do next. [...]Rob Ward2016-11-03T11:25:46+00:002016-11-03T11:25:46+00:00THE FORTHCOMING CRA NATIONAL RESIDENTIAL SEMINAR - IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY PLEASE RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;7c6b9ec5.1611Hi everyone<br><br>With apologies to those who have already booked, as we move to finalise the workshop element of our forthcoming National Residential Seminar please find attached our programme and booking form:<br><br>If you have not already done so, please take a moment or two to look at what is on offer and reserve your place. We have a really interesting programme, including a substantial student led plenary workshop and major contributions from Andy Westwood<https://andywwestwood.wordpress.com/about-me/> (Associate Vice President Public Affairs at the University of Manchester and Professor of Politics at Winchester University, and previously the Chief Executive of GuildHE, head [...] Nicholas Bowskill2016-10-31T09:15:56+00:002016-10-31T09:15:56+00:00Student-Generated Induction, London, 1st December https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;75fe2d05.1610Apologies for cross-posting<br><br>Dear All,<br>We are repeating this event because the last workshop was fully booked.<br>Regrettably, we had to turn people away.<br><br>For anyone interested in a socially inclusive and participatory approach to<br>induction/transition, this experiential workshop may be of particular<br>interest.<br><br>&quot;Student-Generated Induction: A Social Identity Approach&quot; is taking place<br>at SOAS, University of London on Thursday December 1st. This has become an<br>established event for sharing innovative practice with the aim of improving<br>student retention, widening participation and to develop a sense of<br>belonging. [...]norman jackson2016-10-21T19:06:26+00:002016-10-21T19:06:26+00:00invitation to join our next creativity in higher education conversation https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;5dec7884.1610 <br>Creative Pedagogies &amp; Learning Ecologies<br><br>Invitation to join #creativeHE conversation Oct 30th – Nov 4th Dear friends This is to let you know that the next creativity in higher education conversation will explore the value of an ecological perspective on teaching and learning practices. In particularly, we want to explore the ways in which different pedagogic practices lead to different sorts of learning ecologies within which students are encouraged to use and develop their creativity. The asynchronous on-line conversation will begin on October 30th. To join the conversation please visit and register on the #creative community website​https://plus.google.com/communities/110898703741307769041 There is a background paper containing [...]Rob Ward2016-10-18T15:25:54+00:002016-10-18T15:25:54+00:00Your final opportuity to register for The Third National Tutoring Seminar at UCLan next Wednesday https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;95e8ebf2.1610This is your last chance to register for The third National Tutoring Seminar on the theme of<br><br>'Promoting Student Engagement, Belonging and Purpose: developing Excellence in Personal Tutoring...',<br><br>Wednesday 26th October 2016<br><br>The University of Central Lancashire, Preston.<br><br>Given the emerging national context, our third seminar will seek to:<br><br>* Firmly locate Tutoring and Advising Practice in the 'Excellence Agenda' from a range of perspectives: Sectoral, Institutional, Departmental and Student. Participants will leave with an [...] Jeff Ross2016-10-17T11:29:46+01:002016-10-17T11:29:46+01:00‘The Value of Implementing Technology in Apprenticeships’https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;707ae439.1610‘The Value of Implementing Technology in Apprenticeships’<br>Assessment Tomorrow Half-day Seminar - Hilton Central Leeds, Thursday, 17th November 2016<br>Delegate Registration fee: £65 plus VAT<br><br>Announcing a half day seminar exploring the use of technology to support, enhance and manage assessment and learning within Apprenticeship training and qualifications; a seminar for providers, assessment bodies, managers, employers, HR, and technology suppliers. [...]Rob Ward2016-10-04T10:48:39+00:002016-10-04T10:48:39+00:00National Tutoring Seminar, final programme confirmed! https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;b6c7bb60.1610Hi everyone, and apologies for any cross posting<br><br>We have now finalised the programme for the third National Tutoring Seminar on the theme of Promoting Student Engagement, Belonging and Purpose: developing Excellence in Personal Tutoring..., which will take place on 26th October, 2016, be hosted by the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, and offer great savings for CRA members. [...] Jeff Ross2016-09-29T15:26:55+01:002016-09-29T15:26:55+01:00The Value of Implementing Technology in Apprenticeships https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;86f3617f.1609‘The Value of Implementing Technology in Apprenticeships’<br>Announcing Assessment Tomorrow Half-day Seminar<br>Hilton Central Leeds, Thursday, 17th November 2016<br>Delegate Registration fee: £65 plus VAT<br><br>Announcing a half day seminar exploring the use of technology to support, enhance and manage assessment and learning within Apprenticeship training and qualifications; a seminar for providers, assessment bodies, managers, employers, HR, and technology suppliers. [...]Rob Ward2016-09-27T13:37:24+00:002016-09-27T13:37:24+00:00CRA webinar programme for the autumn https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;590de08.1609Please find below details of the first of our online webinars for the Autumn term.<br><br>All are free to CRA members but open to non-members too, so please book your place now as numbers are limited.<br><br>[webs]<br><br>&quot;Using student engagement data as an enhancement tool&quot; Webinar<br><br>Wednesday 05 October 2016, 01:00pm - 02:00pm<br><br>Led by Clare Milsom and Elena Zaitseva, Liverpool John Moores University [...] norman jackson2016-09-23T07:28:55+00:002016-09-23T07:28:55+00:00Creative Academic Magazine & New Creativity in Higher Education Project https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;8aba5841.1609Apologies for multiple posts<br> <br>Dear friends Thisemail serves two purposes. Firstly, to let you know that the latest issue ofCreative Academic Magazine (our fifth) has been published. It's based on the #creativeHE conversation wehad in July on the theme of 'Exploring Creative Ecologies' and it contains someinteresting insights and examples. The magazine is free to download at: [...]Rob Ward2016-09-20T11:17:41+00:002016-09-20T11:17:41+00:00Promoting Student Engagement, Belonging and Purpose: developing Excellence in Personal Tutoring… The Third National Tutoring Seminar: your invitationhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;8627ba05.1609Hi everyone, and my apologies for any cross posting<br><br>We are now pleased to provide full details of the third National Tutoring Seminar on the theme of Promoting Student Engagement, Belonging and Purpose: developing Excellence in Personal Tutoring…, which will take place on 26th October, 2016 and be hosted by the University of Central Lancashire, Preston. [...]Nicholas Bowskill2016-09-05T09:20:20+01:002016-09-05T09:20:20+01:00Student-Generated Induction, SOAS, London Workshop https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;6217e2e0.1609Apologies for cross-posting<br><br>Dear All,<br>For those interested in a social and participatory approach to<br>induction/transition<br>(and learning) this experiential workshop may be of particular interest. This<br>workshop has become an established event for sharing and discussing<br>innovative practice to improve student retention and belonging.<br><br>The event is entitled: &quot;Student-Generated Induction: A Social Identity<br>Approach.&quot; It is taking place in London at SOAS, University of London on<br>Tuesday October 11th. [...]Rob Ward2016-08-22T09:19:35+01:002016-08-22T09:19:35+01:00‘Promoting Student Engagement, Belonging and Purpose: Developing Excellence in Personal Tutoring…’https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;67141dac.1608‘Promoting Student Engagement, Belonging and Purpose: Developing Excellence in Personal Tutoring…’<br><br>The Third National Tutoring Seminar<br>26th October, 2016, the University of Central Lancashire<br><br>FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW, PLEASE MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY NOW.<br><br>Send the following command to listserv@jiscmail.ac.uk subscribe/unsubscribe LISTNAME FIRSTNAME LASTNAME<br>or<br>Go to the homepage of LISTNAME. Enter Join or leave list (or change settings) and enter your details to join, or press the delete button.Rob Ward2016-07-14T09:45:06+00:002016-07-14T09:45:06+00:00CRA NATIONAL RESIDENTIAL SEMINAR - FIRST OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLYBIRD BOOKING https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;ff4bc45c.1607Greetings one and all, and my apologies for any cross-posting<br><br>As many seek to snatch a welcome break before the onset of the new academic year, I hope it is useful to provide an opportunity now for you to make a booking or two for the 2016 CRA Annual Residential Seminar to be held in Manchester in December, especially if any small amounts of money are required to be spent before the end of the financial year. [...]Rob Ward2016-07-05T13:48:36+00:002016-07-05T13:48:36+00:00FW: Abertay TLE conference announcement, 19th October 2016- registration now open! https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;3151d013.1607Colleagues may be interested in the opportunity presented below:<br><br>All good wishes<br><br>Rob<br><br>Dear colleagues,<br><br>*Apologies for cross posting*<br><br>We have had an excellent response to our earlier call for contributions, our programme is finalised and registration for the conference is now open! I would be grateful if you could please distribute this information through your networks and institutional contacts and hope to see many of you there. [...] Rob Ward2016-07-04T12:18:18+00:002016-07-04T12:18:18+00:00FW: FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS: CRA UPDATE FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;abbcec28.1607Hi everyone, and my apologies for any cross-posting.<br><br>This note is to remind you of existing, and alert you to new, activities the CRA is developing for the forthcoming academic year:<br><br>A. ONLINE HEAR ACADEMY 2016. More details at http://www.recordingachievement.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/icalrepeat.detail/2016/04/21/826/-/online-hear-academy-2016.html<br><br>Following the National HEAR Seminar in York, which sought to consider how we ensure that HEAR 'adds value' for students, employers and institutions in the emerging HE landscape, we write to invite you to consider participation in Online HEAR Academy 2016, a specialist initiative to support institutional implementation of the HEAR led by the CRA. HEAR Academy 2016 provides: [...]Rob Ward2016-06-30T12:21:21+00:002016-06-30T12:21:21+00:00AN INVITATION https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;d46d6ddc.1606Hi everyone, and my apologies for any cross posting<br><br>Following my earlier general note, and as we hurtle toward the summer and increasingly uncertain times, belonging to a strong community of practice like the CRA can provide a great means of both re-affirming your professional commitment to students-and student development - and of keeping yourself sane! So I hope it may be of interest to you to consider taking out your CRA membership for the forthcoming academic year - and hopefully even beyond! [...]Nicholas Bowskill2016-06-27T08:24:32+01:002016-06-27T08:24:32+01:00Social Belonging Intervention Slides https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;d0e47f45.1606apologies for cross posting<br><br>Hi Everyone,<br>We're presenting: &quot;SharedThinking as a Social Belonging Intervention&quot; today<br>at University of Kent.<br><br>The conference is entitled: &quot;Closing the Gap: Research and Practice on<br>Black and Minority Ethnic Student Attainment in Higher Education.&quot; The<br>slides for our talk are available from the link below:<br>http://bit.ly/28WTaFn<br><br>Best Wishes,<br>NickNicholas Bowskill2016-06-17T16:22:44+01:002016-06-17T16:22:44+01:00Student-Generated Induction: A Social Identity Approach.York 5th July https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;22624788.1606apologies for cross-posting<br><br>*&quot;We implemented your student generated model of induction at our September<br>2014 inductions and our generic feedback scores rose from around 3.2/5 to<br>4.6/5. Pretty impressive!!!”* [Deputy Dean Learning &amp; Teaching, Principal<br>Fellow HEA]<br><br>Dear All,<br>For those interested in a social and participative approach to<br>induction/transition (and learning) this experiential workshop may be of<br>interest. The event is entitled: &quot;Student-Generated Induction: A Social<br>Identity Approach.&quot; It is taking place in York at the Royal York Hotel<br>(next door to York train station) on Tuesday July 5th. [...]Jean Linda Davies2016-06-06T12:36:21+00:002016-06-06T12:36:21+00:00Re: A second Tutoring National Seminar, and new National Award to support the accreditation of quality practice. https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;810f4de8.1606Hi Rob<br><br>Is this event likely to be repeated later this year?<br><br>Thank you.<br><br>Best<br><br>JeanFrancesca Jussa2016-06-02T16:17:49+01:002016-06-02T16:17:49+01:00UALL Work & Learning Conference 24 June 2016 https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=PDP-AND-E-PORTFOLIOUK;55565ab.1606Dear Colleagues<br><br>I am delighted to enclose our flyer inviting you to the UALL Work &amp; Learning Network Conference on Friday 24th June taking place at the University of the Arts, London.<br><br>If you would like to join us on this date please follow the booking link on the flyer and we will send the programme and further details to you. [...]